Modern Civil War

The Civil War represented a momentous change in the character of war. It combined the projection of military might across a continent on a scale never before seen with an unprecedented mass mobilization of peoples. Yet despite the revolutionizing aspects of the Civil War, its leaders faced the same uncertainties that have vexed combatants since the days of Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War.

Witness the brutal clash of fragile democracy and rising fascism in this intense military history of the 1936 uprising. Perfect for a gripping commute, this narrative immerses you in a deeply divided nation pushed to the brink. Experience the raw human struggle as citizens and commanders...

Explore the intense military history and political revolution that destroyed an empire and divided a nation forever. Perfect for a focused commute or an afternoon of deep learning, this gripping narrative captures a violently fracturing society. You will witness the shocking collapse of the Qing...

Step into a tense era of European history and witness how fascism, communism, and deep inequality tore a nation apart. Whether you need an informative listen for your daily commute or an empathetic look at a society on the brink, this narrative delivers. Experience the brutal 1930s ideological...

On a cold day in early January 1864, Robert E. Lee wrote to Confederate president Jefferson Davis "The time is at hand when, if an attempt can be made to capture the enemy's forces at New Berne, it should be done." Over the next few months, Lee's dispatch would precipitate a momentous series of events as the Confederates, threatened by a supply crisis and an emerging peace movement, sought to seize Federal bases in eastern North Carolina.

Explore a gripping military history where a shattered empire sparks a brutal ideological war for the soul of a nation. As the Qing dynasty crumbles, rival factions rise from the ashes, plunging millions into a relentless struggle for absolute supremacy. This intense narrative places you directly...

Discover the key themes and big ideas behind the major events and milestones in the history of warfare – from the dawn of civilization to the 21st century. Tracing the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror, The Military History Book explores and...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic Socialism as I understand it'. Thus wrote Orwell following his experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War...

Experience the epic European history of conquest and empire across the Iberian Peninsula in this immersive audio journey. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative transports you through two millennia of shifting borders, religious warfare, and maritime exploration. Watch cultures...

A major new collection of modern commentary - from scholars, historians, and Civil War buffs - on the significant events of the Civil War, culled from The New York Times' popular Disunion online journal.

Brought to you by Penguin. A powerful, definitive account of modern Syria and its fate Few countries have had as vexed a political history as Syria. Carved out of the Ottoman empire at the end of the First World War, Syria was then brutally ruled by France. This French ‘mandate’ carved out...

Trace a wounded post-Civil War republic's explosive rise into a global superpower in this fast-paced American history. Perfect for your morning commute or a long road trip, this immersive educational audio weaves together the gritty realities of industrialization with the fierce fight for civil...

A Best Book of the Year: The Guardian, The Observer, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and The Washington Post. 2074. America's future is Civil War. Sarat's reality is survival. They took her father, they took her home, they told her lies . . . She didn't start this war, but she'll end it...

Including an introduction read by the author, Max Hastings. 'A superb account of journalists, soldiers and the experience of modern battle, written by one of the greatest war reporters of our time' – Robert Harris, author of An Officer and a Spy ‘Gripping and compulsively readable’ –...

Imagine the impact on world history if Robert E. Lee had listened to General Longstreet at Gettysburg and withdrawn to higher ground instead of sending Pickett uphill against the entrenched Union line. Or if Napolon, at Waterloo, had avoided mistakes he'd never made before. The advice that would have changed the outcome of these crucial battles is found in a book on strategy written centuries before Christ was born.

Witness the dramatic rise and fall of a global empire in this epic journey through European history's fiery frontier. Whether you are transforming your daily commute into an intellectual adventure or preparing for a Mediterranean vacation, this immersive timeline breathes life into the fierce...

Plunge into a harrowing military history of survival and revolution during the epic retreat that birthed modern China. Perfect for an absorbing daily commute, this gripping narrative tracks a desperate army breaking through fierce enemy encirclements in the 1930s. Experience the brutal river...

Uncover the gripping geopolitical history of East Asia through the ancient roots and modern conflict of the Taiwan Strait. Perfect for your morning commute, this objective and deeply insightful narrative transforms a tense global standoff into a human story of maritime trade, shifting empires...

What if Mother Teresa or Billy Graham lived and worked — and nobody knew their names? What if one of the church’s most influential missionaries went almost unnoticed? Meet Katharine (Katy) Barnwell. Within Bible translation, she’s a legend. Outside of Bible translation, few have heard...